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Best Driveway & Pavers in Los Angeles, CA usually falls into one of two camps: a full teardown and rebuild, or a repair that keeps the surface solid for another decade. Most homeowners we meet are trying to figure out which one they actually need, and whether the number on the estimate will still be the number on the final bill. At Barrett & Sons Construction, the answer to that second part is simple: every price change arrives as a written change order before work proceeds, and Tom Barrett’s name, address, and license number are published for anyone to look up. Call (877) 610-1318 and a live person answers, any hour of any day.
We’ve been pouring concrete, laying pavers, and replacing cracked driveways as Licensed Driveway & Pavers in Los Angeles, CA since 1998. That’s 29 years of watching how the local soil shifts, how the Santa Ana winds dry out fresh pours in summer, and how the winter rains find every weak joint in a driveway that was installed too fast. Tom Barrett and his sons run the crews. When you call about a sinking paver patio in Los Angeles, you’re talking to the family whose name is on the truck.
What Our Driveway & Pavers Service Includes
Paver Driveways
A paver driveway gives you a surface that flexes with Los Angeles soil instead of cracking against it. We install Belgard and Techo-Bloc pavers on compacted base layers that handle our clay-heavy ground and seasonal moisture swings without heaving. Every paver driveway we build includes edge restraints, a proper sand bed, and joint stabilization so you don’t get weeds or shifting pavers after the first rainy season.
Concrete Driveways & Concrete Work
Concrete is still the most common driveway material in Los Angeles, but the difference between a 5-year slab and a 30-year slab comes down to rebar spacing, subgrade prep, and cure time. We pour at 4 inches minimum with proper control joints, and we don’t let a crew rush the finish just to move on to the next job. If your existing slab has cracked at the control joints, we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s repairable or needs replacement.
Asphalt Driveways & Resurfacing
Asphalt makes sense for longer driveways and commercial-front residential properties, especially in the flat stretches of the San Fernando Valley. We handle new asphalt pours, complete resurfacing over failing pavement, and pothole repair that goes down to the base layer instead of just shoveling patch mix over the top. Los Angeles heat softens asphalt, so we spec the right aggregate mix for our climate rather than using a one-size-fits-all blend.
Driveway Repair & Replacement
Most Los Angeles driveways fail in predictable ways: settlement cracks from poorly compacted fill, spalling from old concrete that never got sealed, or tree roots pushing up from below. We start every repair with a full assessment of what’s under the surface, because patching the top when the base is moving is throwing money away. When replacement is the right call, we handle demolition, haul-off, base construction, and the new surface as one written scope with no surprise line items at the end.
Patios, Walkways & Pool Decks
The hardscape around your house takes more punishment than the driveway in some ways: pool chemicals, foot traffic, and constant sun exposure all work against the surface. We build paver patios, concrete walkways, and pool decks with materials rated for the Los Angeles climate and the specific exposure of your yard. Belgard and Techo-Bloc pavers hold color better than cheap imitations, which matters when your patio sits in direct sun 300 days a year.
Brick Paver Driveway
A brick paver driveway is the classic Los Angeles look, and it adds real curb appeal to the older Spanish-style homes around Hancock Park and Mid-Wilshire. We lay brick pavers on a compacted aggregate base with a sand setting bed, then sweep polymeric sand into the joints to lock everything in place. The result drains better than solid concrete and won’t show hairline cracks the way a poured slab will.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service for Driveway & Pavers
We install Belgard hardscape products more than any other paver brand, and for good reason. Their manufacturing tolerances are tight, which means joints stay uniform from the first course to the last, and their color retention in direct Los Angeles sun beats most of what we’ve tested over the years. Tom’s crews have laid Belgard pavers on hundreds of driveways, patios, and pool decks across Los Angeles County, and we know which product lines hold up to vehicular traffic versus which ones are better on foot traffic only.
Techo-Bloc is our go-to when a homeowner wants a contemporary look, especially the larger-format slabs that work well on modern Los Angeles homes. We’ve also serviced and repaired plenty of Simonton-adjacent hardscape work over the years, and we’re comfortable working with any paver or concrete system already on your property. Whether you have Belgard, Techo-Bloc, or any other make, we can match the existing work or start fresh with a brand you can look up before you sign anything.
Signs You Need Driveway & Pavers Right Now
- Cracks wider than a quarter inch. This is the point where water gets in and starts eroding the base layer. In Los Angeles, even without freeze-thaw cycles, water intrusion through cracks causes soil movement that widens the crack every season until the slab fails.
- Standing water on the driveway after rain. If water pools and sits for more than an hour after the rain stops, the slope has failed. That water is soaking into joints and edges, and it’s working on your foundation. A properly graded driveway drains toward the street or a designed channel.
- Sunken or raised sections. Any visible height difference between slabs means the base has shifted. This is a tripping hazard, a drainage problem, and a sign the subgrade wasn’t compacted correctly when the driveway was originally built.
- Crumbling edges along the driveway border. The edges of a concrete driveway fail first because they’re the thinnest point of the slab and they carry vehicle weight. Once the edge starts spalling away, the damage accelerates and the repair gets more expensive every month you wait.
- Loose or tilting pavers. Pavers that rock underfoot or pull away from the edge restraint mean the sand bed has washed out or the base is settling. One loose paver is a quick fix; twenty loose pavers usually means the whole section needs to come up and be rebedded.
None of these problems fix themselves. The longer a Los Angeles driveway sits with water in the joints and shifting base material, the more likely a simple repair becomes a tear-out. That’s not a scare tactic; it’s a materials fact. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll take a look before a $300 sealing job turns into a $8,000 replacement.
Our Driveway & Pavers Process - Step by Step
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Walk the site together. Tom or one of his sons meets you at the property, walks every foot of the existing driveway or patio, and asks how you actually use the space. We look at drainage patterns, tree roots, soil condition, and access for equipment. You get a written assessment of what’s failing and why, not just a number on a card.
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Written scope and line-item estimate. Before anything is signed, you get every element of the job on paper: demolition, base work, materials by brand and quantity, labor, haul-off, permits. The allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date, and we don’t do surprises. Our estimate stands until you sign, and any change later comes as a written change order first.
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Permits pulled, utility locate requested. On every eligible Los Angeles job, we pull the permit and get the city inspection scheduled. We also call for utility locates before any excavation. The permit inspector works for you, not for me, which is exactly why we like having them on the job.
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Build the base, install the surface. The crew shows up in Barrett & Sons uniforms, background-checked and on-site with Tom’s sons running the work. We compact the subgrade in lifts, install the right base thickness for the application, and lay the surface material with the care that keeps it intact for decades. You’ll see the same faces from day one to finish.
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Final inspection and the Done Right Promise. Once the city inspects and signs off where applicable, Tom does his own walkthrough with you. If anything isn’t right, it gets fixed before we call the job done. Then it’s covered by the written 90-Day Done Right Promise, one call and we come back.
How Much Does Driveway & Pavers Cost in Los Angeles?
A typical paver driveway installation in Los Angeles runs $8,260 to $21,240 depending on the driveway’s square footage, the paver line you choose, and how much prep the base needs. A poured concrete driveway runs $5,310 to $14,160, while asphalt paving lands between $4,130 and $10,620. Resurfacing an existing driveway usually costs less than full replacement, but resurfacing only works if the base is still solid. If the base has failed, you’ll pay more upfront for a teardown, but you won’t pay again in three years.
What Affects the Price
- Square footage and access. A long driveway with tight access for equipment costs more than a short, open one. We price by the actual work, not a flat rate per home.
- Base condition. If the existing base is compacted and stable, we may be able to reuse part of it. If it’s a sloppy mix of dirt and old gravel, it all has to come out and get rebuilt.
- Material choice. Belgard and Techo-Bloc pavers cost more upfront than basic concrete, but they don’t crack and they’re repairable section by section. You pay for the material once; you pay for the headache forever.
- Permits and inspections. Los Angeles requires permits on most driveway replacements and hardscape additions that exceed certain sizes. We pull them, they’re included in your written estimate, and the cost is spelled out before you sign.
What does a free estimate include? A written line-item breakdown of the full job, the brands we’re quoting, the permit status, and the timeline. You’ll also get our fixed pricing commitment: what we quote is what we build, and any change to that number arrives on paper before the work changes. We offer a free second opinion on any written estimate from another contractor, and a no trip charge inside the county. Seniors and veterans get a permanent 10% discount on the whole job.
Driveway & Pavers Near Los Angeles - Our Service Area
We serve Los Angeles proper and the surrounding communities: Long Beach, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Bakersfield, Fresno, Sacramento, Oakland, and as far as San Diego and San Jose. If you’re outside the immediate metro, Tom’s crews still work the area, and the same written pricing and 90-Day Done Right Promise apply. For homeowners in San Diego, see our Driveway & Pavers in San Diego page. For the South Bay and Peninsula, our Driveway & Pavers in San Jose page covers that side of the state. And if you’re comparing local contractors, start with our home page to see the full range of work we do.
Serving Los Angeles, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Los Angeles area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Driveway & Pavers in Los Angeles
Driveway and pavers work covers the installation, repair, and replacement of the hard surfaces around your home: driveways, walkways, patios, and pool decks. In Driveway & Pavers in Los Angeles, this typically means concrete slabs, asphalt paving, and interlocking concrete or brick pavers. Barrett & Sons handles all of it, from a single paver repair to a full driveway teardown and rebuild with Belgard or Techo-Bloc materials.
A concrete driveway replacement typically takes 5 to 7 working days from demolition to the final cure, depending on weather and access. A paver driveway usually runs 3 to 5 days for a standard two-car driveway, including base work and compacting. Asphalt resurfacing is often done in a single day once prep is complete, but the full project including any repairs still lands in the 3 to 5 day range. We give you a written timeline with your estimate and stick to it.
A paver driveway in Los Angeles runs $8,260 to $21,240 for a typical two-car driveway using Belgard or Techo-Bloc pavers on a properly compacted base. The lower end covers a straightforward replacement with standard pavers; the upper end includes larger format pavers, more square footage, and heavier prep work. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll give you a written line-item quote for your exact driveway, free.
Yes, Belgard and Techo-Bloc are the two paver brands we install most in Los Angeles, and we’ve laid both on hundreds of driveways and patios over the last 29 years. We know which Belgard lines hold up to vehicle traffic and which Techo-Bloc formats work best for contemporary pool decks. If you already have one of these brands installed and need repair work, we match the existing material and pattern so the fix blends in.
For small issues like a loose paver, a spalling edge, or a pothole, we can often send a crew the same day or next day, depending on the current schedule. Full driveway replacements and paver installations are scheduled in advance, typically 1 to 3 weeks out. If you have an urgent trip hazard or a driveway that’s collapsing, call (877) 610-1318 and tell us what’s happening; a live person answers and we’ll get someone over to assess it as fast as possible.
Every driveway and paver job comes with the written 90-Day Done Right Promise, which is printed on the contract, not buried in fine print. If something isn’t right in the first 90 days, one call brings Tom Barrett back to the property to make it right. Beyond that, the paver manufacturers carry their own material warranties, and we stand behind the workmanship the same way we have since 1998. If you have a problem, call and talk to a person, not a voicemail box.
Move any vehicles, planters, or personal items off the driveway and the access path before the crew arrives. If you have a sprinkler system running under or near the work area, flag the heads so we can work around them or cap them before excavation. We handle all permits, utility locates, and material delivery; you handle clearing the space and keeping the pets inside while equipment is moving.
Schedule Your Driveway & Pavers Service in Los Angeles Today
You don’t need to diagnose the problem before you call. You need a contractor who will walk the site with you, tell you what’s actually happening under the surface, and put every price on paper before a single nail or paver moves. Call (877) 610-1318 now for a free estimate, a free second opinion on any written bid, and pricing that doesn’t change unless we hand you a written change order first. Tom Barrett and his sons will be the ones on-site. That’s been true since 1998, and it doesn’t change when the job moves to your driveway.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Los Angeles since 1998.